In this book the author discusses theories of migration, the history of Indian migration, what drives rural-urban migration and the nature of migration. What effects does this have? This book will cover the rural-urban migration of persons within states or between the states based on crossing the geographical boundaries. It is covering all the qualitative aspects of rural to urban migration, which shows the affected demographic structure of migration within India. This will assess the different steam’ of migration at all Indian levels over a decade.
Rural-urban migration is a natural phenomenon in any society. It takes special attention in developing countries where industrialization is in progress and economic activities are rising. As a result of rapid economic growth for the past few decades, since the initiation of economic reforms in 1990, India has been experiencing the rapid urbanization flow from rural to urban migration. Urban population growth in developing countries is far more rapid than the population growth generally, about half the urban growth is accounted for by migrants from rural areas.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Theories of Migration
- History of Indian Migration
- Concept of Rural-Urban Migration
- Trend of Rural-Urban Migration in India
- Causes of Rural-Urban Migration in India
- Consequences of Rural-Urban Migration in India
- Conclusion
Objectives and Key Themes
This qualitative study aims to explore the causes and consequences of rural-urban migration in India. It examines the historical context of migration within the country, analyzes prevailing theories of migration, and investigates the trends observed in this phenomenon. The study seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the factors driving rural-urban movement and its impact on individuals and society.
- Theories of Migration and their applicability to the Indian context
- Historical trends and patterns of rural-urban migration in India
- Causes of rural-urban migration, including economic, social, and environmental factors
- Consequences of rural-urban migration on both rural and urban areas
- The impact of migration on the lives of individuals and families
Chapter Summaries
Introduction: This chapter introduces the concept of migration, defining it as a shift in residence, whether temporary or permanent. It highlights the multifaceted impact of migration on the economic, social, cultural, and psychological aspects of individuals and communities, both at the origin and destination. The chapter further clarifies the definition of migration according to different sources like Kaur (2003), the UN (1993), and Premi (1990), emphasizing the disruption of established routines and the reorganization of daily life involved in the process. It also distinguishes between internal and international migration, focusing on internal migration within India's borders and outlining the changes in the migration defining area (MDA) used in data collection throughout India's history.
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Keywords
Rural-urban migration, India, migration theories, internal migration, qualitative study, economic factors, social factors, consequences of migration, historical trends, impact on individuals and communities.
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- Sibsankar Mal (Autor), 2021, Causes and Consequences of Rural-Urban Migration in India, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1030954
